Middlesbrough player rating photos after frustrating Stoke City draw at the Riverside

Middlesbrough were held to a 1-1 draw with Stoke City at the Riverside – but how did each player fare for Michael Carrick’s side?

Boro took the lead in the 23rd minute when Riley McGree set up Chuba Akpom for the forward to score his 23rd league goal of the season.

Stoke drew level on the stroke of half-time when full-back Ki-Jana Hoever converted from inside the box, and the visitors posed more of a threat in the second half.

Here’s how each Boro player fared:

9. Aaron Ramsey - 5

Started bright and played his part in Boro’s opener, but often ran into trouble in possession. 5 Photo: Michael Regan

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10. Chuba Akpom - 7

Hit the bar before opening the scoring. Produced some fine pieces of play in the first half but was on the fringes after the break. 7 Photo: Stu Forster